Study Shows that Seaweed Bacteria May Help Prevent Tooth Decay – Dental Insurance Healthcare
A study done by researchers at the Newcastle University, UK reveals adding enzymes from seaweed microbes to toothpaste and mouthwash may offer protection against tooth decay.
They had been studying Bacillus licheniformis to see if it could clean ships’ hulls. But they now believe that it could protect the areas between teeth where plaque can gather despite brushing. Their lab tests suggested that the microbe’s enzyme cuts through plaque, stripping it of bacteria that cause tooth decay.